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1940 Map of Robbinsville

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Robbinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Robbinsville serves as the focal point of this 1940 survey, situated at the confluence of the Cheoah River and Tulula Creek. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Nantahala National Forest and the rising peaks of the Cheoah Mountains and Snowbird Mountains. The Graham County Railroad winds through the valley, highlighting the importance of timber and transport in the early twentieth century. Cultural landmarks include the Snowbird Cherokee Indian School and numerous community anchors like Zion Hill Ch, Mountain Creek Sch, and the West Buffalo Cem.

Water management and recreation are evident in the vast Santeetlah Lake, with several miles of shoreline and inlets like Buffalo Creek and Snowbird Creek meticulously documented. Significant high points such as Teyahalee Bald Tatum Lookout Tower and Eagle Knob offer a view of the intricate drainage patterns that shaped the settlement of Graham County, from the village of Milltown to the remote gaps of the Snowbird Ridge.